ABC7 to Livestream Chicago River Swim Special on Sunday, Sept. 20

City Offers $500 ‘Big Jump' Ahead Of Chicago River Swim

Only 100 spots are available for the rare sanctioned river jump, while registration has also reopened for the Chicago River Swim later this month to allow 250 more people to take part.

ABC7 to livestream Chicago River Swim special on Sunday, Sept. 20

ABC7 will livestream the 2026 Chicago River Swim on Sunday as the city raises funds for ALS research and youth swim education.

Chicago River Swim Adds the Big Jump for Participants Who Just Want To Make a Splash

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ABC7 to Livestream 2026 Chicago River Swim Special Sept. 20, Benefiting ALS Research and Youth Swim Education

NewsFinale NewsFinale Journal CHICAGO (WLS) — ABC7 will livestream the Chicago River Swim on Sunday, Sept. 20, as Chicago comes together to support ALS research and youth swim education. Presented by the city of Chicago and Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago River Swim is a charitable open-water swimming event staged along the main stem of the Chicago River. […]